The Three Protectors: Vajrapani
Third of Parami’s talks on the Three Protectors, looking at Vajrapani, deep-blue embodiment of Energy. December 2020.
Join us Online
The Centre is closed to the public now but we have many live events to help us keep connected in turbulent times. January 2021
Community Voices: Dharma Practice and Race
Members of our community share their recent explorations of race in light of their Buddhist practice. December 2020
Basement Café News – Vegan Pizza!
After the sad demise of Earth Café in our basement space, we’ve been planning something new there, and it’s looking good. December 2020
A Place of Kindness: Covid-19 Fundraiser
We’ve cut costs and taken our classes and community online but have lost significant income and now need your help. Can you be a Dharma Elf? December 2020
Winter Holiday Online Retreats
Wondering what to do over the winter holidays? Why not try an online retreat to gain connection, inspiration and clarity after such a tough year? December 2020
New Talks now Available
Three new talks are now available from recent events at the Buddhist Centre. December 2020
Kula Crafts Online!
Our Kula Crafts stall is online this year, as well as in the shop from December, with gorgeous hand made goods raising funds for the Centre. December 2020
While our Lovely Shop is Closed . . .
At a difficult time, there may still be some quick and easy ways to support the Centre – let’s all do what we can! November 2010
Thanks from Patricia and Earth Café
A message of gratitude for our community’s generosity in raising money to thank Patricia and the team for all of their hard work.
The Three Protectors: Manjusri
Second of Parami’s talks on the Three Protectors, looking at Manjusri, sword-bearing embodiment of Wisdom. October 2020
The Three Protectors: Avalokitesvara
First in a series of talks by Parami on the Three Protectors, focussing on Avalokitesvara, the embodiment of Great Compassion. October 2020
Connection and inspiration in a time of crisis
Fliss Clarke writes about her experience of attending online Buddhism courses during the coronavirus pandemic.
Four New Manchester Order Members
Ordained this week, Sandy, Gill, Alex and Michael are now Suvannasiha, Karunashuri, Shraddhāvādin and Buddhasamāgama
Robin has been invited for Ordination!
Robin Ellis, a well-known and much loved Manchester Mitra has received her invitation to be ordained in the Triratna Buddhist Order
So Much Love for Earth Café
There’s so much sadness about the loss of the lovely daytime vegan café in our basement. Can anything be done? Well, maybe . . .
Public Ordinations – Online
Watch Sandy, Gill, Alex and Michael online as they Join the Triratna Buddhist Order, sending good wishes as they take this significant step
Sad News about Earth Café
The lovely daytime vegan café in our basement won’t be re-opening after their enforced summer closure. This is sad news for all of us.
A Video Update from our Chair, Silabodhi
An update from 3rd September. Silabodhi tells us about the recent re-opening of the Buddhist Centre, as well as other changes.
Kirstine is going to be Ordained!
Kirstine Pearson, a well-known and much loved Manchester Mitra has received her invitation to be ordained in the Triratna Buddhist Order
What do our Trustees do?
Our Trustees are responsible for the Centre’s running – find out who they are and what kind of things they’re deciding
Closure of Clear Vision
Based in our Centre, and the workplace of many of our friends over the years, the Clear Vision charity is sadly closing at the end of August
What’s happening at the Centre?
An update from our Chair, Silabodhi, with news on our plans to re-open the Centre on 1st September 2020, and more
Kalyana Mitra Ceremony
Gill Parry recently had her Kalyana Mitra Ceremony with Shakyajata and Prasadu – celebrating and marking a life long commitment to being spiritual friends. July 2020
Creating Connection and Community
Dayanandi considers the first two of the Four Samgrahavastus – generosity and kindly speech – at our Online Sangha Retreat June 2020
Lockdown Journal
In March, Dayanandi started to record her experiences of settling into lockdown in her Buddhist women’s community
The Nettle and the Bluebell
Kevin Statham asks: What is beauty? And wonders how the Buddha would have answered
Thank you to all our Donors!
A big thank you to our donors. Keeping connection is so important in these times
Too Many Books?
Kevin Statham contemplates the books on his To Be Read pile
Thoughts from the Frontline
Prasadu reflects on being a frontline worker during the COVID-19 crisis and how his Buddhist practice has helped him cope with the pressures. May 2020
The Love of Trees
Kevin Statham finds we can learn a lot from trees
Making Portable Shrines Together
The week after lockdown, nine women gathered experimentally online to create portable shrines together
An Update from our Chair
Silabodhi updates Manchester Buddhist Centre’s community on how things have been going since the Centre was forced to close by the coronavirus pandemic
Support for your Meditation Practice
Two of our Order Members are offering individual help with your meditation practice at home – a chance to talk about your practice in these challenging times
Cherry Blossom
The strange and challenging times continue, and Kevin Statham finds he can now pay closer attention to the cherry blossoms
A Moving and Generous Offer from Claire Morris…
A moving and generous offer from Claire Morris, following the postponement of her ordination retreat
Practising in Strange Times
Inspired by Paramananda, Kevin Statham considers his meditation practice during the covid-19 pandemic and finds no quick fixes
European Chairs Assembly – Not at all Dry!
Our Chair, Silabodhi, enjoyed January’s European gathering, working on our Buddhist movement’s plans and priorities for the next five years
Sharing Skills and Building Friendships
What happens when you bid for a flamenco lesson and a place on an Alexander Technique workshop at one of our skills auctions? Our fundraiser, Sal, had a go . . .
Socks and Shrine Goods
December’s craft stall made over £1,000 for the Centre. Big thank you to all involved, and watch out for a shrine sale next month
Green Tara, my Friend
Taravandana reflects on the possibilities of developing a friendship with an archetypal Bodhisattva figure, like Green Tara, December 2019
Ethical Shopping at our Centre
Buddhas, books, cards, gifts, chocolate – our shop’s open six days a week
Give as you Live
Did you know that Manchester Buddhist Centre has an account with Give as you Live? It’s a free way to help
What is the Point of Sangha?
Silabodhi shares some personal reflections on the importance of Sangha and selflessness in spiritual life. November 2019
An Update on the Disability Access Pavement Lift
Silabodhi, our Chair, recently wrote to people in our Buddhist Community about our ongoing plans to install a disability access lift outside the Centre
Manchester Buddhist Centre might close!
Can you help secure the future of Manchester Buddhist Centre?
Manchester Buddhist Centre
16-20 Turner Street
Northern Quarter, M4 1DZ
0161 834 9232
Please note that whilst the Centre is closed, we are not answering phone calls. Please email us instead.